Head of Logistics Operations - Americas

About the role

At SATAIR, we believe in sustainable aviation that allows people to travel and connect across the globe. We are on a mission to provide world class material solutions that keep aircraft flying and extend their lifespan. In Satair, you can challenge the status quo, pioneer new ways of working, and generate real value for airlines and suppliers worldwide.

Being part of the Airbus family gives us the opportunity to live a global mindset, working in international and diverse teams and collaborating across functions, sites and cultures. If you want to work as one team embracing a can-do attitude in a demanding environment, then we offer a great place to explore, learn, and grow, making an impact on aviation’s digital and sustainable transformation.

In this context we are looking for a Head of Logistics Operations - Americas, to join our warehousing and distribution team near Dulles Airport in Sterling, VA. In this role you will have full responsibility and accountability for the overall warehouse operations in the Americas.

Responsibilities

The focus is on the overall leadership of the warehouse sites, driving high performance, quality, and strategic direction. Together with about 150 employees, you will achieve operational, functional, and strategic objectives with a sizable impact on short-term performance, ensuring maximum service for our aviation customers.

• Direct, persuade, and influence internal and external decision-makers at higher levels.
• Lead negotiations and representation on both operational and strategic levels to ensure targets are achieved, driving continuous improvement and long-term development.
• Contribute to the further development of the global footprint of locations as well as the technical development and infrastructure.
• Set clear objectives, targets and success criteria in accordance with logistics and company strategy.
• Establish and drive regional logistics strategies to exceed customer expectations by ensuring high operational performance with on-time, defect-free, and customer-centric services.
• Ensure continuous improvement in the designated area, in line with broader organizational goals and objectives by utilizing lean methodologies.
• Cultivate a positive, inspiring workplace culture with strong employee engagement aligned with the operational vision.
• Build, manage, and develop high-performing, engaged, and customer-focused teams by hiring top talent and fostering personal and professional growth.
• Ensure stability and contingency in operations through structured and continuous risk and safety management, while applying HS&E policies at all times.
• Oversee risk assessment and mitigation governance throughout the project lifecycle to ensure the identification and resolution of complex and unprecedented problems simultaneously impacting the delay, cost, performance, and quality of the portfolio.
• Promote and support internal/external audits and all other operational reviews to ensure warehouse process compliance and adherence with laws, regulatory and aviation specific regulations.
• Ensure key targets are met in regards of operational on-time and on-quality performance, customers’ satisfaction and cost efficiency.
• Manage CAPEX, OPEX, and headcount budgets in accordance with Annual Operating Plans (AOP) and functional targets.

Requirements

• An Bachelor's Degree in logistics / supply chain management or comparable education.
• Prefer Masters Degree in Logistics / Supply Chain Management.
• 10+ years of experience in Supply Chain Management or equivalent Materials Management.
• 5 years of leadership experience inclusive of a candidate's total experience.
• Strong knowledge of people operations, materials and inventory management, warehouse processes, automation and transport operations.
• Experience in the aerospace aftermarket, customer services, or after-sales operations within the aviation industry, preferred.
• Travel Required: 20% Domestic and International.
• Authorized to work in the US without current or future need for visa sponsorship.

Skills

• Demonstrated ability to understand, treat and propose medium diversity and complexity solutions by mobilizing knowledge / methods / varied processes.
• Experienced people manager being able to build and motivate highly committed teams.
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills.
• Results-oriented, proactive, and solution-minded self-starter with the unique ability to address problems that impact major processes in several functions.
• Active listener, decisive action-taker, and capable of managing multiple priorities simultaneously.
• Proven team player with the ability to align diverse stakeholder interests and succeed in a matrixed, multicultural, and hybrid work environment.
• Strong relationship builder and communicator across all levels in a hybrid, international, and multicultural setup.
• Working knowledge of English, both orally and in writing.
• Solid knowledge in Microsoft Office and Google Suite applications.
• In depth knowledge about IT systems, preferably SAP R/3, EWM/TMS materials management, warehouse and transportation management systems, process governance and quality management, ideally in the aviation context.

Benefits

• Competitive Remuneration.
• Work / Life Balance: Hybrid Working, flex-time, maternity/paternity leave.
• Personal Development: Personalized development plans, large portfolio of learning solutions & lots of internal mobility opportunities.
• Health & Wellbeing: Health insurance, well-being programs.
• Medical insurance, Dental insurance, Vision insurance, Prescription insurance, Employee Assistance Program, Flexible Spending Accounts, Health Savings Accounts, Basic & Voluntary Life and Accidental Death.

Pay

Salary range based on the required profile: $160,000 - 175,000/year. Actual minimum and maximum may vary based on geographic differential. Individual pay is based on skills, experience, and other relevant factors.

Schedule

Travel Required: 20% Domestic and International. Willingness to travel in the responsible region and abroad.